This is the Eighth Installment of Special Deputy Sheriff's in New Jersey. The County featured in this post is OCEAN COUNTY.
This County has a lot of nice beach communities facing the Atlantic Ocean. In the summer the population increases dramatically. The "Job" could be described as a fun work, especially doing bikini patrol on white sandy beaches. The "Specials" likely had other assignments.
Somehow I got lucky and obtained both of these badges for my display. They are on the small side and measures 1.00" by 0.75".
There are two Panels and a Ring on the face of these badges, with recessed letters. The blue enamel fill is still in good shape (Badge on right) with the very visible words: SPECIAL, DEPUTY SHERIFF, OCEAN CO, NJ.
At the bottom of these badges are panels with the identifiers of "N.J." (left) and "M94" (right).
At Center Point is a Seal of the State of New Jersey. One Seal sits in a Blue Circle, while the second does not. I estimate these rare pieces to date back to the 1950's.
Despite their age these badges are in excellent condition. They are under glass with their brothers in this Special Deputy Collection. It hangs on the wall in my Den where I see it every day. I am very glad to have it.
